Release Date: 1931-12-18
Overview: In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Rating: 7 / 10
Henri Marchand
as Émile
Raymond Cordy
as Louis
Rolla France
as Jeanne
Paul Ollivier
as Paul Imaque, l'oncle
Jacques Shelly
as Paul
Lazare Meerson - Art Direction
Georges Périnal - Director of Photography
René Hubert - Costume Design
René Le Hénaff - Editor
René Clair - Director
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